We spend so much time polishing our resumes and practicing our interview responses that we often fail to grasp the importance of one powerful tool: the follow-up email. https://goo.gl/7ngqjy

1. Follow-up Email Templates That Are Pretty Hard
for the Hiring Manager to Ignore

2. Slide Overview
3 Follow-Up Email Templates
We spend so much time
polishing our resumes and
practicing our interview
responses that we often fail to
grasp the importance of one
powerful tool: the follow-up
email.
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3. Focusing on Common Resume
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I’m sure your resume included at least one bullet point advertising your ability to
establish relationships and communicate effectively, right? Perfecting a solid email
strategy is one way to prove your willingness to put forth the effort to do exactly this.
And since it’s likely that the majority of other interview applicants vying for the same
new position will not follow-up with the right people, in the right way (or even at all),
now’s your chance to push through the sea of other applicants and emerge victorious.
But it’s not as simple as just sending a “checking in” message. A recent study showed
that the average person gets about 121 emails a day. So, similar to a tailored cover
letter, your goal is to grab the reader’s attention quickly and make it hard for him or
her not to respond.
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4. 1. After You Apply: Demonstrate Value
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Timeline: One to two weeks after you send in your resume.
Hello,
My name is XXXXXXXXXXXXX and I recently submitted my application for the [position title here] role. I’m excited about the opportunity to
work for a company so heavily invested in [what the company is invested in]Here are three reasons why I should be considered for this role:
1).I am known as [ 1 to 2 examples of soft skills: a talented mentor and trainer, highly regarded for building trusting relationships with clients
and employees.]
2).My previous experience as a [relevant previous position title] will allow me to quickly learn your processes and succeed in the role.
3). I’m engaging and enthusiastic about sales and thrive in high-pressure environments.
In addition to submitting through the careers page, I’ve attached my resume and cover letter further detailing my qualifications and
experiences. I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards with Name
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Attach a recent example of a task you completed or a noteworthy
project you contributed to that would be relevant to the desired role.
This follow-up is appropriate after applying for a job.
Subject: Why I’m Worth Contacting for the [Title] Position

5. 2: The Day You Interview: Get Personal
Timeline: Within hours of your meeting.
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Subject: Thank you, Steve!
The perfect time to add this element is to thank the hiring
manager for her time immediately after an interview. This
demonstrates your enthusiasm for the position and shows
that you were paying attention to the details.
Good morning,
Thank you again for your time today, I really enjoyed learning more
about your experience at [Company Name] and how you’re working
toward [event/goal discussed]. I really believe in your product, and I
would love to prove to you and the team that I’m a great fit for the
role.
Here’s the additional information on the warehouse acquisition we
discussed earlier. Please reach out if you have any questions or
need anything else on my end.
Thanks again for chatting today, and I look forward to talking more
in the future.
Your Name

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3. After the Hiring Manager’s Stated Decision Deadline: Forget the Standard Openers
Timeline: Three to five days after the stated deadline.
Subject: Still Interested in the Position!
Hello,
I hope this note finds you well. Your recent blog post regarding energy-saving tips and tricks was outstanding, and one that I thoroughly
enjoyed reading!
You mentioned that you’d be making a decision for the sales position by the end of last week. Do you have any updates on the role? Please
let me know if there’s anything I can provide to assist you in your decision-making process.
Thank you,
At the interview’s end, the hiring manager will probably give you a window for response times, but if he doesn’t, it’s
acceptable to ask. Having this information is useful for your follow-up.
The decision to move a candidate forward depends on the size of the company and how aggressive its hiring timeline
is. Unfortunately this means a lot of things can be left up in the air for longer than you’d like. However, you can still
send this as a follow-up to your prior “thank you” when you haven’t heard back.
Remember: Because the hiring team is also performing its daily job responsibilities—in addition to conducting
interviews—you want to make sure you’re not forgotten, but you also don’t want to overwhelm. This type of message
can be used as a gentle reminder of why you’re so interesting and the very best person for the job.

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None of these feel right for your situation? Well
know this: Most follow-ups are better than no follow-
up at all, but there are a few mistakes you’ll want to
avoid. Hubspot says 33% of recipients open emails
based on subject line alone, so write one that
intrigues your audience. But keep it short, because
40% are opened on a mobile device first, meaning
that only four to seven words will be visible. After all,
what good is your message if no one takes the time
to read it?
Another tip? Always continue your communications
on the same thread. This allows the reader to easily
scan and reference your earlier conversations,
especially if you’re on that third and final follow-up.
There’s a fine line between persistent and annoying.
If you haven’t received a response at this point, it’s
probably best to move on to another opportunity.
Chances are, you’re not the only one who’s
interviewed. But using your follow-up emails as
another way to sell yourself can be a game-changer
and something you’ll never want to short-change
again.
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8. Thank You